AT hiker arrested in Pawling

[4Bears]

Stealing another man's property is one of the oldest crimes in the world.

No mercy should be given to this thief.

I do believe in these United States that he needs to be found guilty first, then he can be cheerfully dealt with as the court deams fit. In this country the simplest of crimes can take over a year to come to court.

[Spokes]

Looks like the alleged thief was released early but what's even more amusing is the part where he says he started from Maryland in JANUARY!!

It just doesn't add up.

[WingedMonkey]

That news article calls him a thru hiker, but it is obvious he is one of them section hikers.

[Panzer1]

I looks like he served 15 days of a 30 day sentence.

Panzer

[Nean]

They got tired of feeding him?

[sherrill]

A good lawyer will plead it down to criminal trespass, he'll pay a fine plus restitution for damages, and hike on.

Well, I don't know if he lawyered up or not. Usually the county will elect to get money instead of paying for food and deputy time. That would explain why his sentence was cut in half, though.

[Panzer1]

they probably never intended to keep him in jail for 30 days to start with. They force you into "good behavior" by promising you time off. This is partly to make it easier for the guards to handle you, partly so you don't make trouble for anyone else.

Anyhow, after 15 days in jail I'm sure he learned his lesson.

Panzer
(ps: its a proven fact that most criminals are non-hikers)

[Spokes]

Think he said "Dude, this is the best shelter ever"?

[peasantgirl]

Think he said "Dude, this is the best shelter ever"?

Spokes, thanks for following up on this. I emailed the original reporter and she answered by cc'ing me on an email she sent to another reporter who she thought was following the story, but he never replied. Very annoying

I was insanely curious about this case, so thank you for your perseverance!

[Dogwood]

We should have a hiker feed in pawling.

[Tinker]

We should have a hiker feed in pawling.

They did.
It was at the jail.
You missed it.

[Spokes]

Spokes, thanks for following up on this. .....

You're welcome peasantgirl.

[Bare Bear]

Why can't we all just get along?
I have never failed to feed anyone who was hungry that I had the ability to share with. There is an old saying in the South, "If I got a bisquit, you got half'.

[Wise Old Owl]

bisquit? - whats that?

[Old Hiker]

bisquit? - whats that?

That's when yore dog "Bis" won't quit a-sniffin' where he ain't a-welcome!